JEREMY RUPPE
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Defense operations and program leader with 19+ years of experience identifying, shaping, and executing capability development efforts within the Marine Corps. Proven ability to translate operational needs into actionable requirements, align stakeholders across organizations, and drive initiatives from concept through implementation. Extensive experience working with unmanned systems, modernization efforts, and cross-functional coordination across government, military, and industry partners.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Future Operations Officer (FOPSO)
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2025 - Current
- Identify and shape emerging capability opportunities across a 15,000-person Marine Division, focusing on UAS and attack drone integration
- Lead development of an attack drone capability, coordinating requirements, procurement efforts, and training pipelines across multiple organizations
- Engage with external partners including MEFs, contractors, and vendors to secure training access, resources, and system support
- Translate operational needs into actionable capability requirements, informing acquisition and implementation strategies
- Serve as primary liaison between units, higher headquarters, and external stakeholders to align priorities and execution
- Brief senior leadership (O-6/O-7) on program opportunities, risks, and implementation strategies
Platoon Commander / Operations Officer
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2021 - 2024
- Led teams of 30–100 personnel in operational environments, aligning execution to mission requirements
- Managed $70M+ in equipment and operational resources with full accountability
- Planned and executed large-scale training and operational programs involving 700+ personnel
- Developed and implemented training systems adopted across the organization
Patrol Officer / Field Training Officer
Orem City Department of Public Safety
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Managed high-risk incidents requiring coordination across agencies and stakeholders
- Trained and mentored personnel to improve performance and readiness
Enlisted Leadership (Progressive Roles)
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2005 - 01.2020
- Progressed from mechanic to senior leadership roles, managing personnel and equipment readiness
- Served in roles above grade including acting First Sergeant and platoon leadership
- Supported combat operations in Afghanistan with 100+ patrols
Education
Career Level Professional Military Education - Expeditionary Warfare School (Resident)
Marine Corps University
Quantico, VA05-2025
BA - Political Science
Utah Valley University
MPS - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
George Mason University
08-2026
Skills
- R / RStudio (statistical analysis)
- Microsoft Excel (data tracking and analysis)
- Qualtrics (survey design and data collection)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (executive presentations)
- Financial forecasting
- Emerging technologies
- Teamwork and collaboration
CORE CAPABILITIES
- Opportunity Identification & Program Shaping
- Defense Stakeholder Engagement (Military, Contractors, Vendors)
- UAS / Drone & Emerging Technology Integration
- Cross-Functional Coordination (Ops, Logistics, Engineering)
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Acquisition & Requirements Translation
- Executive Communication & Briefing
- Data-Driven Decision Support (R, Excel)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Future Operations Officer (FOPSO)
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2025 - Current
Platoon Commander / Operations Officer
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2021 - 2024
Patrol Officer / Field Training Officer
Orem City Department of Public Safety
01.2018 - 08.2023
Enlisted Leadership (Progressive Roles)
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2005 - 01.2020
BA - Political Science
Utah Valley University
Career Level Professional Military Education - Expeditionary Warfare School (Resident)
Marine Corps University
MPS - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
George Mason University